Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history, made its first landfall in the islands of the northeast Caribbean. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says there is a cold front moving over Louisiana today which looks to mean nice weather for us…:
Cut 6 (10) “low 80s”
But he says it’s not good news for Florida which could face “direct impact,” according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Harvey survivors sheltering in Louisiana are heading back home, as DCFS is closing the shelters in both Shreveport and Alexandria. Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says they began the sheltering operation with one goal in mind…:
Cut 15 (11) “first class experience”

Fewer work release inmates are walking off their job sites, and the state department of corrections hopes to continue that trend with new safeguards:
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Halen Doughty”

Two of four State Police troopers connected to a questionable “side trip” while driving halfway across the country to attend a conference received minor discipline, according to a report by the Baton Rouge Advocate. They said the drive cost LSP thousands of dollars in unnecessary overtime. The troopers received letters of reprimand and counseling, according to the report.